Course Information

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT


Course: EM211
Title: STATICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An initial course in applied vector mechanics with emphasis on static equilibrium. Topics include forces, moments, couples, equivalent force-couple systems, centroids, distributed forces, and Coulomb friction. The application of the free body diagram in the analysis of static equilibrium of frames, machines and trusses is stressed.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: Calculus III and Physics I.
Course: EM215
Title: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This is an overview course for majors only that introduces the student to the main areas of mechanical engineering, mechanics, materials, and thermoscience. In addition, it provides background in visualization skills and the design process. Projects are used to enhance the understanding of mechanical engineering and the design process.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: None; for ME majors only.
Course: EM217
Title: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A first course in mechanics of deformable bodies with emphasis on the engineering approach to the responses of these bodies to various types of loadings. Topics include stress-strain relationships, stress-strain analysis, stress and strain transformation (Mohr's circle), load-deflection, bending, torsion, buckling, and temperature effects.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: EM211; Coreq: SM212.
Course: EM232
Title: DYNAMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Course in classical vector dynamics. Topics include vector algebra and calculus, kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, as well as energy and momentum methods. Extensive problem solving involving particle and rigid body motion is required.
Offered: Summer 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: EM211 Coreq: SM212.
Course: EM300
Title: PRINCIPLES OF PROPULSION
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A study of naval engineering systems, including the principles of energy conversion and the basic operation of steam, gas turbine and internal combustion engine power plants.
Offered: Summer 2008-2009, Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: Physics I (SP211 or SP221).
Course: EM300N
Title: PRINCIPLES OF PROPULSION/NUCLEAR
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Study of engineering systems principles of energy conversion via steam, gas turbine and internal combustion. Covers nuclear power propulsion principles.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: Physics I (SP211 or SP221), 3/C cruise.
Course: EM313
Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: An introductory course in the physical and mechanical properties of engineering design materials including metals, ceramics and plastics, their structures, use in engineering applications and failure phenomena. All laboratory projects are structured to provide strong physical illustrations for the topics covered in lectures.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: None.
Course: EM318
Title: APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A first course in incompressible fluid mechanics. Topics include properties of fluids, fluid statics, integral conservation equations, differential field analysis, dimensional analysis and similitude, incompressible boundary layers, viscous flow in conduits and flow about immersed bodies.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: SM212.
Course: EM319
Title: ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: A basic thermodynamics course in which the first and second laws of thermodynamics are studied primarily from the classical macroscopic viewpoint and applied to both closed and open systems. Working substances include perfect gases, real gases and vapors in addition to solids and liquids. Naval applications are emphasized.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: SM212.
Course: EM320
Title: APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Laboratory equipment which operates on principles of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is used to reinforce analyses and design of gas and vapor power cycles, refrigeration and air conditioning, ship and aircraft propulsion systems, combustion, energy conversion and compressible flow.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EM319 or equivalent.
Course: EM321
Title: MECHANICS AND MATERIALS FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: A first course in materials and mechanics. Topics include: Aerospace material properties; treatments; manufacturing and fabrication processes including jointing; design and selection considerations, including durability repairability maintainability, corrosion and protective treatments; fatigue and creep phenomena; basic elasticity; simple structural element behavior for rods, beams, shafts and plates. Laboratory work and demonstrations are intergrated to show the relevance of the topics and to give practical insight to the behavior of aerospace structural materials and structures.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: EM211.
Course: EM324
Title: FLUID DYNAMICS
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: An introductory course in fluid dynamics stressing both the integral and differential forms of the conservation laws of fluid flow. Engineering applications are made to hydrostatics and to ideal and real fluid flows. Laboratory experiments and problems sessions complement the lectures.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: None; Coreq: EM319 or equivalent.
Course: EM362
Title: REACTOR PHYSICS I
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: An introductory course in radiation physics and nuclear reactors. Course covers topics in atomic models, different types of radiation and their interaction with matter, radioactivity, fission process, neutron diffusion, and reactor criticality concepts for bare and reflected homogeneous systems.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: SP212 or SP222.
Course: EM371
Title: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Fundamentals of mechanical design, with emphasis on the design of pertinent machine elements. Topics such as fasteners, springs, anti-friction bearings, lubrication and journal bearings, gearing and shafts are covered. Also included are static and fatigue failure theories.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: EM217 and EM232.
Course: EM375
Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTATION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A design course that emphasizes the theory and practical considerations associated with contemporary experimental procedures, methods and design strategies. Topics include measurement error and its propagation, equation fitting and plotting, signal acquisition and validation, instrument response and elements of experimental design. Emphasis includes computer aided data reduction, modeling of a system and report writing.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: SM212, EM217, and EM232.
Course: EM380
Title: ENGINEERING REVIEW
Credits: 0-2-0
Description: A comprehensive review course to prepare students to take the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. Topics include mathematics, chemistry, computers, electrical engineering, engineering economics, statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanics of materials.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major.
Course: EM415
Title: HEAT TRANSFER
Credits: 3-2-4
Description: Study of thermal radiation, steady and transient conduction, laminar and turbulent convection, internal and external flow, boundary layers and empirical correlations. Applications address fins, nuclear reactor cooling, heat exchangers and interactive computing.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: EM319 and EM324.
Course: EM423
Title: MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The treatment of vibration fundamentals including free, damped and forced harmonic vibrations of linear single and multi-degree of freedom systems, modal analysis, continuous systems and a practical project.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EM217 and EM232.
Course: EM433
Title: COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course examines how computers and automation are used in modern manufacturing processes. Topics include machining processes, CNC prgramming, process planning, dimensioning, and tolerancing. Students particpate in a manufacturing project which utilizes CAD/CAM software to design and manufacture a component using CNC machining equipment.
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Requisites: Prereq: 1/C engineering major.
Course: EM436
Title: MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: An introductory course that emphasizes the mechanics of structures containing composite materials. Topics covered include the generalized Hooke's Law, lamina constitutive relationships, mechanics of fiber reinforced lamina, lamina strength analysis, and the mechanics of composite laminates. Analysis is accomplished through computer lab assignments.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: EM217.
Course: EM443
Title: ENERGY CONVERSION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Introduction to energy conversion and utilization. Terrestrial and thermodynamic limitations, direct energy conversion devices, alternative energy sources, present and future energy research design and development and energy usage and economy are presented.
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Requisites: Prereq: EM319 or equivalent.
Course: EM445
Title: NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The course examines each of the quantitative sensor-based methods for non-invasively assessing the structural integrity of materials -- metals and composites. The methods covered include sonic, ultrasonic, electro-magnetic, optical and infrared. The important properties of any sensor are its wavelength, beam spread, and resolution and each student will receive a solid understanding of how these three key parameters are used to provide optimal NDE results for understanding material properties as well as detecting internal defects. Labs involve materials imaging, subsurface characterization and imaging, microstructure and properties characterization, and defect characterization in naval and aerospace components.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: SP212, EM313.
Course: EM446
Title: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING: DESIGN
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics as applied to the design and control of thermal environments. Cycles and equipment for heating, cooling and humidity control. Air transmission, distribution and cleaning are also considered.
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Requisites: Prereq: EM319 and EM320 or equivalent.
Course: EM450
Title: COMPRESSIBLE FLOW AND TURBOMACHINERY
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Fundamental principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics are applied to one-dimensional compressible flows. Topics include varying-area isentropic flow, flow with friction, flow with heat transfer and normal and oblique shock waves. Introductory concepts in the design and analysis of turbomachinery are covered.
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Requisites: Prereq: EM320, EM324 or equivalent.
Course: EM451
Title: DESIGN OF ROBOTIC ELEMENTS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: This course addresses practical issues concerning the design, fabrication and operation of wheel-driven mobile robots. The objectives of the course are to: (a) Design and fabricate wheel-driven mobile robots to accomplish particular performance objectives, (2) Select typical elements used in robot construction such as electric motors, drive train components, pneumatic components, and sensors, and (3) Develop and test code for a programmable robot controller to incorporate various sensors and enable autonomous operation. The course utilizes a hands-on, project-based approach to learning about robotics. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a better understanding of how typical robots work, how various mechanisms can be designed to achieve prescribed motions, and how microprocessors are used to control robots.
Offered: Fall
Requisites: Prereq: EM371.
Course: EM453
Title: MATERIALS: PROCESSING & FABRICATION
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: State-of-the-art and advanced process and fabrication techniques are examined for metallic, polymeric and composite materials. Aspects of the production of the basic components of material systems are examined. Also, post processing and fabrication thermal treatments to improve the material system will be discussed. The course is directed to proper process and fabrication selection for efficient and safe design of mechanical systems.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EM313 or EM214.
Course: EM454
Title: MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Treatment of mechanical behavior from a materials viewpoint. In addition to metallic materials, engineered materials, such as metallic, polymeric and ceramic composites are included. Elastic and elastic-plastic behavior are treated, as well as modes of fracture, including brittle and ductile. Scanning electron microscopy is performed for fractography. Ductile-to-brittle transition, elastic fracture mechanics, fatigue and creep are considered.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: (EM214 or EM313) and EM217.
Course: EM456
Title: CORROSION AND CORROSION CONTROL
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A course dedicated to the study of various types of corrosion including the electrochemical and metallurgical mechanisms responsible for each and their prevention. The course concentrates principally on the structural alloys used in the marine environment. Laboratory sessions involve demonstrations and hands-on experiements which complement the lecture material.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: EM313.
Course: EM458
Title: FAILURE ANALYSIS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A course designed to introduce the student to the principles, tools and techniques used in the analysis of materials failures. Laboratory skills in non-destructive testing, optical and electron microscopy, mechanical testing, corrosion and wear testing are developed. Emphasis is placed on actual case histories and the student is required to complete analysis of a failed component.
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Requisites: Prereq: EM217, EM313.
Course: EM461
Title: ENGINES: PRINCIPLES, DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The course objective is to provide a fundamental understanding of reciprocating internal-combustion engine design and operation. This is achieved by linking existing engine hardware design and performance analysis to concepts and disciplines studied in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: EM320 or approval of department chair.
Course: EM463
Title: REACTOR PHYSICS II
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The topics covered include neutron generation times, reactor period, delayed neutrons, negative temperature coefficient, xenon poisoning, control rod theory, shielding and a reactor kinetics case problem.
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Requisites: Prereq: EM362.
Course: EM468
Title: NUCLEAR ENERGY CONVERSION
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: Principles of the conversion of nuclear energy into useful power are covered. Various types of nuclear power plants, their design, cycles, load following characteristics, etc., are studied. Advanced nuclear energy conversion systems, including fusion, are also studied.
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Requisites: Prereq: EM362.
Course: EM471
Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: The first course in a two-semester capstone design sequence. Topics include the engineering design process, project management, codes and standards, engineering ethics, and computer-aided design. Students form design teams, select a captone design project and progress through the proposal and preliminary design stages of the project. The capstone design project continues in EM472.
Offered: Fall 2008-2009
Requisites: Prereq: EM371.
Course: EM472
Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: Part two of the two-semester capstone design course sequence. Students continue with concept selection, detail design, prototyping and evaluation of their capstone design projects. Formal presentations and reports are prepared to review and document the designs.
Offered: Spring
Requisites: Prereq: (EM371 and EM471) or approval of department chair.
Course: EM474
Title: GAS TURBINES: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Credits: 2-2-3
Description: A course designed to acquaint the student with the design and analysis of modern gas turbine engines currently employed by the U.S. Navy. The emphasis is on the constraints and limitations of the various components that comprise shaft power gas turbine engines such as axial and centrifugal compressors, combustors, axial and radial turbines, intercoolers, reheaters, regenerators and inlet/exit diffusers and nozzles. In addition, component matching and the problems associated with it will be studied. Also, future concepts in turbomachinery propulsion will be discussed. The course assumes a basic knowledge of thermodynamics and will add to the student's knowledge in such areas as compressible flow in turbomachinery, combustion analysis and emissions control. The culmination of the course is a final design project.
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Requisites: Prereq: EM320.
Course: EM476
Title: UNDERSEA POWER SYSTEMS
Credits: 3-0-3
Description: The principles of design of undersea power systems are presented. Topics include batteries, fuel cells, thermoelectrics, magnetohydrodynamics, thermophotovoltaics, and OTEC.
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Requisites: Prereq: EE332 and (EM318 or EM324 or approval of department chair).